With only two chapters left in this story, we're coming towards the conclusion of the big 80's dance. I had such a great time writing this piece and I'm so happy that so many of you have embraced me writing a multi-chaptered Power Ranger story again, with our favorite red and yellow rangers as the main focus. I meant what I said that I have plenty more Jason/Trini stories in the works, including my one shot series about them, so I have no plans on going anywhere concerning Power Rangers anytime soon. I love you all for taking the time to read this story, favorite it, follow it, review it and loving it completely. So, with that being said, I hope you enjoy chapter 10.
One more thing, there's gonna be a combination of ballads and dance tunes for this chapter, not to mention Jason's request to the DJ on what song he's dedicating to Trini. And, don't worry, this song happens to be one of my favorites (I'm a '83 baby) and was featured in one of my favorite movies from 1984. Can you name the movie I'm talking about? RIP to John Hughes for making some of the most timeless brat pack movies of our generation.
Enjoy and happy reading!
Lots of love, hugs and kisses from your resident writer and friend, Nina!
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Angel Grove Youth Center/Juice Bar
Angel Grove, California
January 22nd, 1994
I Can Dream About You by Dan Hartman was the next song being played as the dance floor was still packed with teenagers dancing with one another. Among the crowd was of course Jason and Trini, who pretty much never left each other's side throughout the entire night. Currently, he was twirling her around in his arms and singing the words right to her, causing her to blush something terrible. He even lifted her up and just to make sure he didn't drop her, he wrapped his arms around her legs and continued twirling her around. She couldn't help but giggle at his antics, but she couldn't remember a time when she felt this happy in all of her life.
He finally sat her back down on her feet safely and they continued dancing together; exchanging light kisses and warm touches along the way. Zack, Angela, Billy, Marge, Kim and Tommy decided to sit this one out and got a big kick out of watching their friends getting their groove on and being all affectionate with one another. The six remaining friends sat at a table near the bar and relaxed for a few moments. It wouldn't be long before they would end up back out on the dance floor.
"Guys, I'm so happy for Jason and Trini. I mean, look how happy they are together," Kim said, pointing her finger at them.
Tommy just shook his head and laughed. "Sweetheart, we're never gonna hear the end of this. Jason was going on and on about how hot she looked in her cheerleading uniform. My poor little ears couldn't take it."
"Oh, come on guys, cut them some slack. And, you of all people shouldn't be complaining because, let's face it, how long did it take for you to start pursuing me, Mr. Hip Hop Kido?" Angela sassed, nudging her elbow against Zack's hip playfully.
The black ranger couldn't help but look sheepish. "Okay, you got me right there, but come on, Jason couldn't stop bragging about Trini all night. It was starting to get on my nerves."
"Affirmative, Zack. My brain just can't take much more of him going on and on about Trini. We all know she's beautiful. You don't have to keep reminding me," Billy groaned, burying his face in his hands. Marge, who was sitting on his lap, ended up slapping the back of his head with her hand and glaring at him playfully.
"I'd watch it if I were you, Mr. Cranston. As I recall, you were scared out of your mind when we first met. If anything, I had to be the one to ask you to take me to the dance," she sassed, causing him to blush something terrible.
"Not to mention, we had encouraged you to ask her, but you chickened out," Kim jumped in, snickering.
"Okay, okay, you got me there. Stop picking on the poor little smart kid," Billy laughed.
"Oh, come on, Billy. Where would be the fun be in that?" Tommy quipped as he leaned over and kissed Kim's forehead gently, causing her to smile.
Meanwhile, Jason and Trini had decided to take a break from dancing again, so they left the dance floor and joined their friends up at the juice bar. Because the gang occupied the table near the juice bar, being the gentleman that he is, he ended up pulling a chair out for her at another nearby table and watched with a gleam in his eye as she took a seat. He quickly pulled out another chair and sat right next to her; trying to get as close to her as much as possible.
"Man, I need to chill out for a second. I can't count how many times people had bumped into me on the dance floor," Jason said, chuckling.
Trini grinned as she reached over and grabbed his hand, squeezing it softly. "And you were just trying to protect little ole me."
"In a heartbeat. I know you can hold your own and I love that about you, but I just wanted to make sure you were okay. The last thing I want to happen is to see you get hurt," he told her truthfully.
Still smiling, she leaned over and kissed his cheek lightly. "Thank you, Jase. You're one of a kind."
"So are you, my sexy little tiger," he growled in her ear, which caused her face to heat up.
"Oh, please don't make me gag," Zack joked, wrapping his hands around his neck as if he was choking himself. The rest of the gang burst out laughing at Zack's antics.
Jason just rolled his eyes. "Whatever, Z-man. I can flirt with my girl all I want and you can't say or do anything about it. Besides, I can count how many times Angela had rejected you before she finally came to the dance with you."
"He got ya there, bro," Tommy snickered, patting him on his shoulder.
Hold On To The Nights by Richard Marx was the next song being played and the dance floor was once again filled with couples dancing with one another. The eight friends decided they didn't want to be left out, so they got up from their tables and made their way onto the dance floor once again. After being coupled up, they began to sway to the soft piano sounds and soothing lyrics of the 13 time Grammy winner.
Trini laid her head on Jason's shoulder and closed her eyes as he wrapped his arms around her and held her close to him as they swayed softly in unison. The yellow ranger felt that nothing could go wrong whenever she's with him. Even though she's perceived as a strong, silent type, fearless, lethal fighter with lighting strike reflexes and a no nonsense attitude, at the end of the day, she's still a female and she's not immune to love and romance. And to be able to come to the dance with the one boy she had always loved and adored was just an added bonus.
She couldn't be more lucky to share this moment with him.
As for Jason, just to have this beautiful creature in his arms was heaven on earth. He kissed the top of her head gently and watched as other couples got lost into the song and each other. He couldn't help but grin when he watched Tommy scooping Kim up in his arms (seeing that he's taller than her), Zack dipping Angela in his arms and Billy wrapping his arms around Marge from behind and dropped a kiss on her neck, which made her laugh and giggle softly. He was not only happy to be here with the girl of his dreams, but he was also happy to see his friends being happy with one another as well.
"Jase, what are you thinking about?" Trini asked as she raised her head up to look at him.
He peered down at her with that same grin on his face. "Just how happy you make me, that's all."
"Well, you make me happy as well. I'm having so much fun with you right now. I know for sure that we're gonna make it," she assured him.
He leaned over and pecked her on her lips before tightening his arms around her. "I love you, Tiger."
She smiled into his chest. "I love you, too, Rex."
"Remember, everyone, if you have a song you want to dedicate to that special someone you came to the dance with, all you gotta do is go up to the DJ and tell him. We're nearing the end of the dance, so make your request right now," Ernie said over the PA system. The next song being played was Careless Whisper by Wham! as the couples continued to dance together on the dance floor.
"Stay right here, Trini. I'll be right back," Jason told her as he leaned over and kissed her cheek lightly. She watched him head towards the DJ's booth as Kim, Tommy, Zack, Angela, Billy and Marge headed to where she was standing.
"What's Jason doing?" Kim asked, pointing her finger at him leaning over and whispering something to the DJ's ear.
"If my calculations are correct, it appears that he's requesting something to the DJ," Billy revealed to his friends.
"Whatever it is, I'm sure it's gonna be spectacular," Trini grinned foolishly as Jason returned a moment later.
"Hey, guys," he said to them. Trini wasted no time by wrapping her arms around his waist and burying her face in the crook of his neck.
"I was only gone for a moment, babe. You knew I was coming back," he chuckled, but he wrapped his arm around her shoulders.
"Aw, aren't you two cute?" Kimberly cooed, placing her hands on her chest and looking at them dreamily. Everyone that surrounded her burst out laughing at her gesture.
"That's a good one, honey," Tommy chuckled. She gave him the dreaded 'evil eye', which caused him to stop laughing right away and he wrapped his arms around her, silently groveling at her and mumbling apologies along the way. Kim knew she could never stay mad at him for so long.
"Dude, you are so whipped!" Zack snickered, which caused Angela to smack him upon his head for poking fun as his friends.
"So, what did you request to the DJ, Jason? I'm sure it's gonna be fantastic," Marge beamed brightly.
Jason just chuckled. "You're just gonna have to wait and see. Or rather hear."
"Well, whatever it is, I know I'm gonna love it to pieces. Just like I love you," Trini said, wagging her eyebrows at him playfully. That one simple action caused him to blush something terrible. She squealed when he dipped her in his arms, then he leaned down and kissed her soundly, causing her knees to go weak. It was a good thing that he was holding her because she would've passed out and turned into a puddle of mush because of his kisses.
"Dang, Jase, let the girl breathe tonight," Zack snickered, snapping his fingers in front of Jason's face in order to get his attention. The red ranger finally pulled her up on her feet, but he refused to release her from his grip. He once again wrapped his arm around her shoulders and squeezed her close to his side.
"Sorry about that, ladies and gentlemen. I got carried away. I can't help myself when it comes to her," he smirked, kissing the side of her head lovingly.
"Yeah, we can tell," Tommy snickered, which caused Kim to drill her elbow into his stomach. He doubled over in pain, which caused the rest of the gang to laugh and point their fingers at him.
"See what I mean?" Zack asked, throwing his head back and laughing hysterically.
"Ha-ha, laugh it up, Zachary. Oh, hey, who's that good looking dude over there trying to holla at Angela?" Tommy said, pointing his finger at something that caught his brown eyes.
Zack's laugh faded immediately when he looked over his shoulder to see what Tommy was talking about. Turns out, Angela was talking to Ernie and Ms. Appleby. The black ranger looked at his teammate with a glare on his face. Even wearing his Gazelle glasses didn't stop him from getting upset.
"Very funny, Tommy," he growled angrily, causing the others to bust out laughing.
"Ah, Zack, don't get mad. I got ya good, didn't I?" Tommy said as he leaned over and patted his friend on his shoulder.
"Actually, that wasn't funny, man. At all. I'm gonna remember that the next time Kim gives you a hard time. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go and get my date back before Ernie decides to dump Ms. Appleby and steal Angela away from me," Zack said before he turned on his heel and walked away.
"Guys, I was just kidding. You know that, right?" Tommy asked, shrugging his shoulders in confusion.
Billy smiled timidly. "Of course, Tommy. Just give him some time to cool down."
"I agree, bro. He'll get over it," Jason assured his best buddy as Zack and Angela rejoined the group a moment later, hand in hand.
"Hey, Zack I'm sorry for what I said," Tommy said sincerely.
Zack nodded his head and before anyone knew it, they were exchanging handshakes as a form of everything was cool between them.
"It's solid, dude. No harm, no foul," Zack conceded, smiling at his friends.
"Okay, ladies and gentlemen, this is the last song of the evening. And the DJ has informed me that someone had approached him at his booth and requested this song to be played for his special someone. So Jason, you have asked and now you shall receive. Trini, he requested this song specifically for you, so I hope you and everyone else here enjoy it. Have a good night and make sure you guys get home safely," Ernie said over the microphone. He sat it down after saying what he had to say then he returned to Ms. Appleby just as the DJ started playing the song Jason had requested.
Trini looked up at him, her brown eyes sparkling brightly and she felt giddy inside because the song he had requested just happens to be one of her favorites.
"Jason, you're amazing!" she squealed delightfully, throwing her arms around his neck.
He just smiled as he wrapped his arms around her. He winked at his friends, who were by then coupled up with each other and gave him their thumbs up. As much as they loved ribbing him for being cheesy, they were happy to see him be with the one he truly loves the most.
"Anything for you, baby," he whispered in her ear as they began to dance. The lights were dimmed for this special occasion and the disco ball was spinning from the ceiling, making this moment even more special. The couples on the dance floor was so lost in the moment that they didn't care about anything else.
Simply put, it was magical.
(Ha-ha-ha, ha-ah-hi)
(Ha-ha-ha, ha-ah-hi)
So true
Funny how it seems
Always in time, but never in line for dreams
Head over heels when toe to toe
This is the sound of my soul
This is the sound
I bought a ticket to the world
But now I've come back again
Why do I find it hard to write the next line?
Oh, I want the truth to be said
(Ha-ha-ha, ha-ah-hi)
I know this much is true
(Ha-ha-ha, ha-ah-hi)
I know this much is true
With a thrill in my head and a pill on my tongue
Dissolve the nerves that have just begun
Listening to Marvin (All night long)
This is the sound of my soul
This is the sound
Always slipping from my hands
Sand's a time of its own
Take your seaside arms and write the next line
Oh, I want the truth to be known
(Ha-ha-ha, ha-ah-hi)
I know this much is true
(Ha-ha-ha, ha-ah-hi)
I know this much is true
I bought a ticket to the world
But now I've come back again
Why do I find it hard to write the next line?
Oh, I want the truth to be said
(Ha-ha-ha, ha-ah-hi)
I know this much is true
(Ha-ha-ha, ha-ah-hi)
I know this much is true
This much is true
(This much is a-true-oo)
(This much is a-true-oo-oo)
I know, I know, I know this much is true
(This much is a-true-oo)
(This much is a-true-oo-oo)
(This much is a-true-oo)
(Ha-ha-ha, ha-ah-hi)
(This much is a true-oo-oo)
I know this much is true
(This much is a-true-oo)
(Ha-ha-ha, ha-ah-hi)
(This much is a true-oo-oo)
Know this much is true
(This much is a-true-oo)
(Ha-ha-ha, ha-ah-hi)
(This much is a-true-oo-oo)
(Know this much is true)
I know, I know, I know this much is true
As the song neared its end, Jason and Trini looked at each other for a moment; love dancing in both of their eyes. Before they knew it, their faces were just mere inches away from each other and their hearts were beating madly in their chests. Tightening his arms around her, he knew he couldn't wait much longer.
Before they knew it, their lips fused together in a combination of love, want, need and declaration. It was the kiss that let them know that no matter what happens, as long as they have each other and stick together, they can accomplish anything and prepare for anything that may come their way.
After all, the Saber Toothed Tiger and Tyrannosaurus are more fierce and stronger together.
Coming up in the next chapter: With the dance finally over with, Jason takes Trini home. What happens once they arrive at her front door? Stay tuned!
This is the second to last chapter. I do have an epilogue up in store for you soon enough, so bare with me on this. Oh, and one more thing, I don't own the lyrics to the song True. I'm not trying to make any money off of it, so please don't report me.
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